SPAN 200 (Second Language Literacy Liberal Learning Core)
Required Prerequisite: SPAN 102, 3 years of high school Spanish, or consent of instructor.
Steps to Apply:
1. Create an Account (if you do not have one)
2. Click Apply to the Program
3. Complete all Application Forms
Program Highlights:
- Tour of downtown San José
- Guided rainforest hikes and boat tours in national parks
- Visit the Caribbean and Pacific coasts
- Relax in natural hot springs near a volcano
- Coffee plantation tour
Additional Locations: Students will visit Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio National Park, Turrialba, and Cartago.
Spanish 200 (Summer Term Costa Rica) is designed for students who have studied Spanish for 3 years in high school and wish to develop their language skills and cultural knowledge through classroom instruction with dynamic activities and interactive experiences to deepen students' knowledge of the Spanish language, Costa Rican history and culture, and cross-cultural abilities. With two weeks on-site in Costa Rica, students will see the direct relevance of course content through real-world language application, show their learning through practical, creative assessments, and cultivate their ability to be intercultural ambassadors.
**Passport Requirement**
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Student with a Valid Passport:
Students who have a current passport will need to upload an image of their passport by December 1, 2024 to their enrollment forms.
Student without a Valid Passport
Apply for or renew your passport immediately. After November 1, students must pay to expedite the application process. Do not delay beginning this process.
Application & Renewal Website:
The routine processing time is currently up to 8 weeks and expedited services is up to 3 weeks. These processing times are subject to change and can lengthen significantly. We highly recommend applying for or renewing your passport as soon as possible. Most countries require at least 6 months remaining time on your passport expiration from your intended date of departure. Example: If your passport expires December 1, 2025, you would need to renew your passport to travel in the summer 2025.
**Preparing for Travel**
Travel and Entry Requirements: U.S. State Department Website:
Each country has established entry requirements and travel restrictions set for foreign visitors and their citizens. Any country can change their regulations at any time. We encourage all students and their families to review details about the country or countries you plan to travel to and to continue monitoring the information leading up to your departure.
